Nick Barkla
Nick Barkla is an Australian actor, known for his roles in the films Em 4 Jay, Embedded and Blind Company.
Early life
Barkla undertook his acting studies at the Atlantic Theater in New York, Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, and with Margie Haber in Los Angeles. He also studied dialects and voice with Anna McCrossin-Owen, Jessica Drake, Jenny Kent and Tyler Coppin.Career
Barkla has appeared in television guest roles in The [Doctor Blake Mysteries], Rush (2008 [TV series)|Rush], The [Secret Life of Us] and Blue Heelers. In 2024 he had a recurring a recurring role in U.S. series Hotel Cocaine.Barkla's first film role was in 2004 drama Tom White. He has played the lead roles in the films Em 4 Jay, Blind Company and Embedded.
He has also appeared on stage in Uncle Bob at Red Stitch Actors Theatre in 2002, and A Steady Rain at Sydney's Old Fitzroy Theatre in 2015.
Barkla directed and produced award-winning documentary film The Healing.
In 2007 Barkla received the first AFI Fellowship.